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Finding the Third Proportional to 451,680 and 1,003,002

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Solution

The third proportional to 451,680 and 1,003,002 is: 2,227,269.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,680 : 1,003,002 = 1,003,002 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,680/1,003,002 = 1,003,002/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,680x = 1,003,002 × 1,003,002
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,680x = 1,006,013,012,004
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,006,013,012,004/451,680
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,227,269.33

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